IKEA Mock Interview

Practice 40 IKEA interview questions covering design thinking, customer service, and Swedish values.

Question 22 of 40

How would you describe your personality?

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Kevin Downey has an extensive background in business management, recruiting, branding and marketing. He's volunteered his career coaching services at job fairs, lecturing on interview techniques and crafting winning resumes and cover letters.

Your interviewer is curious whether you have thoroughly researched their values, culture, and brand identity and identified this as an ideal place for you to thrive in your work. As they state on their website, "We find the right talent and ensure you are a fit for our culture." The culture at IKEA is based on a spirit of togetherness, enthusiasm, and fun, and they are looking for coworkers who will bring that spirit to work with them every day. Talk to the interviewer about how your personality will strengthen this cooperative environment and what you add to a team.

Kevin Downey

"I would say, first and foremost, I'm a major team player; I do my best work when I feel like I'm a valuable member of a team instead of just a cog in a machine. My friends always describe me as extremely loyal; when I'm on someone's 'team', I become their loyal advocate and supporter. I'm also very friendly and personable, and I love to bring positivity into an environment that could use some sprucing up."

Jordan Henry

Jordan Henry is a technical and creative writer with experience in career development and resume/cover letter building.

"If I had to boil my personality down into one phrase, I would say 'lifelong learner.' I love research, reading, and I especially love getting to know new people. I think my love of learning translates well into a retail environment because I would get to learn new things about the products here every day and also get to learn more about my coworkers and customers."

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I'm outgoing and really enjoy working with people. I think having fun and a good sense of humor is very important. I think those words would describe me.

Rachelle's Feedback

Try relating your best personality traits to how they will benefit your future employer.

"I would describe myself as willing to jump in and help, sociable, and good-humored. My friendly personality makes me approachable at work, helping my co-workers when they need a hand."

Anonymous Answer

A person who likes to work in teams and drive for results and get things done, while having fun.

Marcie's Feedback

Awesome. All of these qualities will likely fit in perfectly at this company. This is a good opportunity to also mention the company's values and how you agree with them, how customer-driven you are, and also how friendly you are. These are all qualities that IKEA seeks out in its new hires. Additionally, if you have any interest in home furnishings, mention this as well.

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40IKEA Interview Questions & Answers

Adaptability

1.What is your availability? This position requires a flexible schedule as we rotate shifts and need coverage on evenings, weekends, and most holidays.

Compatibility

2.IKEA's vision is 'To create a better everyday life for the many.' How do you plan to adopt this vision as your own as an IKEA coworker?

Competency

3.IKEA is intentional about being a great place to work. What stands out to you about what makes IKEA different from other retail environments?

Behavioral

4.What would you do if you discovered a co-worker was stealing from the company?

Capability

5.In this role, you may be required to handle customer transactions. How strong are your mathematical skills?

Adaptability

6.Is there anything that would hinder you from wearing a uniform to work?

Compatibility

7.What is your experience as a shopper at IKEA?

Leadership

8.At IKEA, we firmly believe in grooming our employees into management roles as they show potential. Are you interested in pursuing a leadership role with us?

Compatibility

9.What three qualities make you a strong fit for this position with IKEA?

Conflict

10.How would you handle a customer who is aggressive towards you or a co-worker?

Adaptability

11.What would you do if your co-worker did not show up for their shift?

Competency

12.What do you think about IKEA's commitment to Democratic Design?

Compatibility

13.IKEA has a unique set of company values that define the way they do business at every level of their organization. Which of IKEA's key values stand out to you?

Experience

14.Depending on the position, retail experience is preferred but not essential. Do you have any retail or sales experience?

Performance Based

15.Give me an example of a time you went above and beyond.

Career Goals

16.How do you like to be recognized for your accomplishments?

Problem Solving

17.At IKEA, 'We Love Challenges' because they push us to achieve more. What challenges or problems have you encountered and solved at work?

Teamwork

18.What is the most competitive work situation you have experienced? How did you handle it? What was the result?

Career Goals

19.Why does this job with IKEA feel right for you at this time in your career?

Management

20.What type of manager brings out the best in you?

Communication

21.What would you do if your supervisor did not properly communicate information to you?

Behavioral

22.How would you describe your personality?

Compatibility

23.What type of work environment do you dislike working in?

Diligence

24.We need reliable people on our team at IKEA. How many days were you absent from work last year?

Diversity

25.At IKEA, we value diversity, inclusion, and equality. What makes IKEA stand out to you as a great place to work?

Career Goals

26.How can IKEA motivate you on the job?

Salary

27.What kind of salary are you aiming for?

Career Goals

28.What does your future with IKEA look like?

Discovery

29.Do you have reliable transportation?

Direct

30.How do you handle situations that could cause you to be late or miss work?

Customer Service

31.What does your brand of customer service look like?

32.How do you maintain a balance between your work life and home life?

Performance Based

33.Tell me about the last time you realized you'd taken on too many responsibilities.

Leadership

34.How would you describe your style of leadership?

35.When was the last time you failed at something?

Compatibility

36.What makes you different from the other people we may be interviewing?

Creative Thinking

37.Tell me about a time you thought of a better way to get something done.

Teamwork

38.When onboarding in a new job, how do you earn the trust of your teams?

Discovery

39.What's your favorite food?

Accomplishment

IKEA Mock Interview

How would you describe your personality?

40IKEA Interview Questions & Answers

1.What is your availability? This position requires a flexible schedule as we rotate shifts and need coverage on evenings, weekends, and most holidays.

2.IKEA's vision is 'To create a better everyday life for the many.' How do you plan to adopt this vision as your own as an IKEA coworker?

3.IKEA is intentional about being a great place to work. What stands out to you about what makes IKEA different from other retail environments?

4.What would you do if you discovered a co-worker was stealing from the company?

5.In this role, you may be required to handle customer transactions. How strong are your mathematical skills?

6.Is there anything that would hinder you from wearing a uniform to work?

7.What is your experience as a shopper at IKEA?

8.At IKEA, we firmly believe in grooming our employees into management roles as they show potential. Are you interested in pursuing a leadership role with us?

9.What three qualities make you a strong fit for this position with IKEA?

10.How would you handle a customer who is aggressive towards you or a co-worker?

11.What would you do if your co-worker did not show up for their shift?

12.What do you think about IKEA's commitment to Democratic Design?

13.IKEA has a unique set of company values that define the way they do business at every level of their organization. Which of IKEA's key values stand out to you?

14.Depending on the position, retail experience is preferred but not essential. Do you have any retail or sales experience?

15.Give me an example of a time you went above and beyond.

16.How do you like to be recognized for your accomplishments?

17.At IKEA, 'We Love Challenges' because they push us to achieve more. What challenges or problems have you encountered and solved at work?

18.What is the most competitive work situation you have experienced? How did you handle it? What was the result?

19.Why does this job with IKEA feel right for you at this time in your career?

20.What type of manager brings out the best in you?

21.What would you do if your supervisor did not properly communicate information to you?

22.How would you describe your personality?

23.What type of work environment do you dislike working in?

24.We need reliable people on our team at IKEA. How many days were you absent from work last year?

25.At IKEA, we value diversity, inclusion, and equality. What makes IKEA stand out to you as a great place to work?

26.How can IKEA motivate you on the job?

27.What kind of salary are you aiming for?

28.What does your future with IKEA look like?

29.Do you have reliable transportation?

30.How do you handle situations that could cause you to be late or miss work?

31.What does your brand of customer service look like?

32.How do you maintain a balance between your work life and home life?

33.Tell me about the last time you realized you'd taken on too many responsibilities.

34.How would you describe your style of leadership?

35.When was the last time you failed at something?

36.What makes you different from the other people we may be interviewing?

37.Tell me about a time you thought of a better way to get something done.

38.When onboarding in a new job, how do you earn the trust of your teams?

39.What's your favorite food?

40.Tell me about yourself.